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The Dent County Sheriff’s Department has released some reports from March 22nd through the 27th. On March 22nd, deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 4500 block of South Highway 19. During the course of the stop, a 29-year-old Salem woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant. She was transported to the Dent County Jail where she posted bond. The next day, deputies conducted a traffic stop on Dent County Road 5085. During the course of the stop, a 38-year-old Salem man and a 46-year-old Steelville man were both arrested on multiple charges, including narcotics offenses. Both men were taken to the Dent County Jail where they were placed on a 24-hour hold. On Monday, March 24th, deputies responded to the 5200 block of Route O for a reported stealing complaint. The victim told deputies that money had been removed from the location without permission. That investigation is ongoing. That same day, deputies responded to the 700 block of Dent County Road 3210 to assist a Missouri Department of Revenue Investigator with the recovery of a stolen vehicle. Also on Monday, the 24th, deputies conducted a traffic stop on Dent County Road 6150. During the course of the stop, a 23-year-old Salem man and a 26-year-old Salem woman were arrested. They were both transported to the Dent County Jail. That investigation is ongoing. On Thursday, March 27th, deputies took a report of a Violation of Order of Protection. The victim, a 48-year-old Salem woman, advised deputies that she was being harassed by her estranged husband, a 48-year-old Rolla man. That investigation continues. If anyone has any information regarding an ongoing investigation, please contact the Dent County Sheriff’s Department at 573-729-3241.
An accident happened in Crawford County Tuesday morning at 10:25 on Route BB just north of Vance Lane. According to the highway patrol report, a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu driven southbound by an 18-year-old man from Steelville, traveled off the right side of the roadway, then overcorrected and went off the left side of the roadway where the Malibu struck a ditch. The man suffered serious injuries and was transported by the Steelville Ambulance to the Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan. The man was wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident. The Chevy was totaled and removed from the scene by Miles and Sons Towing.
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites people to celebrate the value of Missouri trees and forests during Arbor Days in April by planting native trees and practicing proper tree care. Missouri Arbor Day for 2025 is Friday, April 4th. Missouri has been observing the state’s official Arbor Day on the first Friday in April since 1886 when the General Assembly declared that day be set aside for the appreciation and planting of trees. National Arbor Day is recognized on the last Friday of April, which is April 25. Get information on backyard tree care, including types of trees for urban and other landscapes, selecting the right tree for the right place, planting tips, watering and pruning info, at mdc.mo.gov/trees-plants/tree-care. The MDC George O. White State Forest Nursery near Licking offers a variety of low-cost native tree and shrub seedlings for reforestation, windbreaks, erosion control, and wildlife food and cover. Orders are accepted to April 15th. For more information, visit mdc.mo.gov/seedlings. Missouri forests cover about one-third of the state and provide outdoor recreation, wildlife habitat, natural beauty, and watersheds for stream and rivers. Spending time in Missouri forests can provide a natural health benefit, too. Exposure to nature contributes to physical well-being, reducing blood pressure and heart rate, relieving stress, and boosting energy levels. Get more information at mdc.mo.gov/trees-plants/forest-care.
The Salem Tiger Baseball team is scheduled to play Potosi today at 4:30 in the afternoon, pending weather conditions. If the game is played you can listen to it live on KSMO Radio, 1340 AM & 95.7 FM or a live audio stream on KSMO Media’s YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch pages.
The Salem Softball Tigers are scheduled to go on the road to play the Ava Lady Bears today, should the weather allow it, with the Varsity game set to begin at 4:30 and JV to follow.
The Salem Tiger Boys Tennis match scheduled with Potosi was cancelled yesterday due to inclement weather. No reschedule date has been released at this time. Today they are scheduled for a home doubleheader with Willow Springs and Houston. The Houston match will begin first at Noon with Willow Springs to follow at approximately 2:00.
The St. Louis Blues are back on home ice tonight as the Pittsburgh Penguins come to town. The last time the Blues and Penguins played it was March 13th when Pittsburgh defeated St. Louis by a score of 5-3. The Blues have not lost a game since. You can listen to this game live tonight on KSMO Radio with coverage beginning at 6:30.
The St. Louis Cardinals wrapped up their series with the Los Angeles Angels yesterday, the two teams battled back and forth until the bottom of the eighth when the Cards blew the game wide open with a seven run inning, defeating the Angles by a score of 12-5, and taking the series 2-1. Ivan Herrera had himself a day by hitting three home runs and accounted for six runs batted in. The Cardinals next game will be Friday afternoon against the Boston Red Socks. You can listen to this game live on KSMO Radio with coverage starting at 12:15.
The Kansas City Royals went into extra innings in their game versus the Milwaukee Brewers yesterday afternoon but it was a Brice Turang single that allowed the Brewers’ Oliver Dunn to score, defeating the Royals by a score of 3-2. The Royals have the day off today.
Funeral Services for Carter Volner, age 93, will be held at 6:00 this evening at the Kutis South County Chapel in St. Louis. A Committal Service with full military honors will be at 11:30 tomorrow morning at the Myers Cemetery in Oats, Missouri. Visitation will be at the chapel on today from 3:00 in the afternoon until service time.
Funeral services for Virgil Lee Pax of Salem, age 80, will be Friday at 11:00 at the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 until 7:00. Burial with Military Honors will be at the Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Funeral services for Charles Lewis Fuhring of St. James, age 96, will be Friday at 12:00 noon at the St. James Chapel of James & Gahr Mortuary. Visitation will start at 10:00 Friday morning. Interment will be in the St. James Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the St. James Sportsclub.
Funeral services for Kathy Baker of Cuba, age 93, will be held Friday at 2:00 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville. Visitation will be Friday from 11:00 until time of service. Interment will be in the Davisville Cemetery in Davisville, MO.
